Auxilliary sliding door lock- 95 Astro

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Topic: Auxilliary sliding door lock- 95 Astro

Posted By: techieric
Subject: Auxilliary sliding door lock- 95 Astro
Date Posted: January 29, 2005 at 1:45 AM

Hello all-

I have an idea for an alarm-system controlled auxilliary lock, and am trying to research it. I want to install a strong, long-ish throw solenoid that will lock my vans sliding door. There is a flat bar that slides into the door post beside the passenger seat- the idea is to have a solenoid that will latch into it.
Has anyone done this, and are there pictures? I have been searching online for a while with no luck.

If anyone can offer any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

-Eric in Vancouver

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Posted By: draasch
Date Posted: January 29, 2005 at 8:36 AM

not sure i follow what your saying.......i have added a door lock actuator to the sliding door. its no different then doing one of the front doors.....you should have a panel that you can remove to expose the linkage for the lock.... just install the new motor and use the connecting block and tie the two together.....

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Posted By: techieric
Date Posted: January 29, 2005 at 9:38 AM

Sorry, I'm not being clear enough. I want to add
_another_
locking mechanism to the sliding door.
I work out of my van and carry several thousand dollars worth of tools and equipment. I have steel mesh installed over the inside of the windows and between the passenger/cargo compartments, and the rear doors are padlocked from the inside. I want to install a second, remote triggered lock that will provide additional security to the sliding door. There are exterior locks available: https://www.inlad.com/main_inventory/Van_Door_Locks/American_Lock_and_Hasp/1/industrial_ladder.htm
but the downside is that they make your van a target.

Perverse, isn't it?

So- I'm trying to find an appropriate 12v solenoid to mount inside the door pillar that will fire _through_ the sliding door latch.
Any suggestions?